Alvaro Garcia

Alvaro Garcia obtained his DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine Montevideo, Uruguay. After working 14 years as Extension Dairy Specialist for South Dakota State University, he is currently Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Dairy

Improving dairy cow performance with fiber-degrading enzymes

Several studies reveal the effects of additives on feed conversion, efficiency and dairy production.

April 12, 2017

Alvaro Garcia and Fernando Diaz

Recent trials reveal the effects of fiber-degrading enzymes on dairy feed conversion, efficiency and production in dairy cows.

Dairy

Fiber-degrading enzymes increase dairy cow milk production

Literature review examines experiments where dairy cows benefitted from various enzyme combinations, doses

February 10, 2017

Alvaro Garcia and Fernando Diaz

While the lactational response of dairy cows fed fiber-degrading enzymes has been scarce and inconsistent, recent studies suggest the effectiveness of fiber-degrading enzymes to improve milk production and milk components is possible.

Dairy

Benefits of fiber-degrading enzymes in dairy cow diets

The addition of enzymatic feed additives to dairy cow diets increase feed intake, animal performance

December 15, 2016

Alvaro Garcia and Fernando Diaz

Improvements in dairy cow performance can be attributed to the feeding of exogenous fiber-degrading enzyme products. The feed additives increase the animal's feed digestion and intake.

Alvaro Garcia

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Improving dairy cow performance with fiber-degrading enzymes

Fiber-degrading enzymes increase dairy cow milk production

Benefits of fiber-degrading enzymes in dairy cow diets

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